The 1/7th Territorial Battalion Lancashire
Fusiliers were raised in Salford, and had been in existence since 1908 - in many
ways they were the original 'Salford Pals' being recruited specifically in that
area prior to 1914. On the outbreak of war they were almost up to strength with
30 officers and 990 men, and were part of the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division.
They immediately set sail for Egypt, being part of the first Territorial
Infantry Division to see overseas service in the Great War. In May 1915 they
moved to Gallipoli, landing at Cape Helles on 4th May. They were thrown into the
battlefield at Krithia, where they remained for the rest of the campaign.

The fascinating and engaging book follows the
fortunes of these Salford lads, and tackles their story chronologically. As with
their previous publication 'Gods
Own - 1st Salford Pals' the authors place a heavy emphasis on providing
details of those killed and wounded, in most cases providing photographs of the
men concerned. The book is well illustrated with photographs of the unit and the
places it served and fought over, and there are some excellent maps of the
trench systems at Gallipoli. The final part of the book is an extensive Roll of
Service of the battalion listing details of all those who served in the 1914-15:
this makes it especially useful for anyone researching men from this unit. I
particularly enjoyed reading the account of a visit to Gallipoli in 1923 by the
brother of one of those had died with the battalion.

An excellent book, and a nice production: further
titles are planned, and are eagerly awaited. Highly recommended.